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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.70, 298.12 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.70, 298.12 and 61.76 is: 92.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.70 : 298.12 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.70/298.12 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.70x = 298.12 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.70x = 18,411.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,411.89/198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.66

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